"Aritzia is a dynamic success story here in Canada and across North America and we are extremely honoured that they have chosen to list on Toronto Stock Exchange to help facilitate their next stage of growth," said Ungad Chadda, President, Capital Formation, Equity Capital Markets, TMX Group. "We continuously strive to improve the value proposition of a listing on TMX's equities exchanges and to support Canadian business development around the globe. We are committed to ensuring our markets remain this country's premier listings destinations for companies of all sizes to raise capital and fuel their continued success."

Founded by Mr. Hill in 1984, Aritzia is a rapidly growing innovative design house and fashion retailer of exclusive brands. It is well known and deeply loved by its customers in Canada with growing customer awareness and affinity in the U.S. and outside of North America. There are currently 75 retail stores and eCommerce business, aritzia.com.

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About AritziaAritzia is a rapidly growing innovative design house and fashion retailer of exclusive brands. Aritzia designs apparel and accessories for its collection of exclusive brands and sells them under the Aritzia banner. Aritzia's expansive and diverse range of women's fashion apparel and accessories addresses a broad range of style preferences and lifestyle requirements for women aged 15 to 45. Aritzia is well known and deeply loved by its customers in Canada with growing customer awareness and affinity in the United States and outside of North America. Aritzia aims to delight its customers through an aspirational shopping experience and exceptional customer service that extends across its 75 retail stores and eCommerce business, aritzia.com.

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